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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H732

Electrical Power Engineering (GCU Pathway)

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£1,820Per Year (Home)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Glasgow Caledonian University, the BEng (Hon) Electrical Power Engineering (GCU Pathway) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in computing and information technology. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. THIS PROGRAMME IS AVAILABLE TO SCOTTISH-DOMICILED APPLICANTS ONLY By applying to a GCU pathways course today you have the opportunity to begin your undergraduate studies in August. You spend the first two years at college, with the additional benefit of full GCU student status, before transitioning to your chosen degree here at the university. Unlike typical bridging courses or foundation pathways, the degree pathway course offers you the same opportunity to graduate with a university degree at the same time as your peers. Home/uk fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 81% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Power Systems Analysis
Electrical Machines and Drives
Circuit Theory and Applications
Power Electronics and Converters
Renewable Energy Systems
Electromagnetic Theory
Power System Protection and Control
High Voltage Engineering
UCAS Code:H732
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points54

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Glasgow Caledonian University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,500£30,000£33,000
3 years£21,500£26,500£32,000
5 years£26,500£32,500£40,000

UK subject average: £32,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 18% below UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£32,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£32,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
84%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
69%
Academic support
79%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
77%
Student voice
68%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University offers Electrical Power Engineering (GCU Pathway) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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